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L387 KVS

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,382 mi
Last recorded68,382 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 KVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,382 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,369 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,459 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,973 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,466 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Fail 4 Apr 2006 51,103 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,103 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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L387 KVS is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 85,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L387 KVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L387 KVS registered?

L387 KVS is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L387 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L387 KVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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